Assessment of Efficiency Levels of the Training and Research Hospitals and the Factors Affecting Their Efficiencies
ConclusionsThe research revealed that efficiency increased as BTR and SNSD increased, and that MCS also had a positive effect on efficiency. Policy makers should therefore consider the province's MCS status while allocating resources to relevant educational research hospitals for improving their efficiency. Likewise, policy makers should pay more attention to increasing BTR and SNSD compared to other variables. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - September 5, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Modeling manpower requirement for a changing population health needs: The case of ophthalmic nurses and allied health ophthalmic professionals
ConclusionThis research provides a future demand outlook for ophthalmic nurses, technicians and patient service assistants in Singapore and has implications for recruitment and training of ophthalmic nurses and allied health professionals in Singapore. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - August 14, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Modeling manpower requirement for a changing population health needs: The case of ophthalmic nurseVictors and allied health ophthalmic professionals
ConclusionThis research provides a future demand outlook for ophthalmic nurses, technicians and patient service assistants in Singapore and has implications for recruitment and training of ophthalmic nurses and allied health professionals in Singapore. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - August 10, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Does X(a) mark the spot? An indirect mixed treatment comparison of Xa inhibitors compared to warfarin for patients with Atrial Fibrillation
ConclusionsThe Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants constitute a new and promising category in the field of atrial fibrillation, even in the context of uncertainty, which an indirect comparison yields. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - August 10, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
What stroke image do we want? European survey on acute stroke imaging and revascularisation treatment
ConclusionThe diagnostic workup and, to a greater extent, the revascularisation treatments of typical stroke patients vary considerably across European countries. This study reinforces the need to compare the quality of stroke care in terms of process and outcomes between countries. Research is also needed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of second-line imaging strategies in acute stroke care. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - August 10, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
A checklist for healthcare organisations undergoing transformational change associated with large-scale Health Information Systems implementation
Conclusions: The checklist provides healthcare policy-makers and organisations with a template which can identify each of the components of a complex system. The checklist is created to adapt as organisational transformation evolves so is an advancement in both the use of checklists and in successful implementation of transformational change. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - August 9, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Effective policies for eliminating nursing workforce shortages: A systematic review
Conclusions: Through the current review, the authors seek to promote policies using a multi-dimensional approach of cooperation between the government and health institutions, systematic information collection on health-care personnel, and government investment in crucial private programs during times of need. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - August 8, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Electronic Health Record use-diffusion patterns and eSharing of health information among US office-based physician practices
ConclusionsThe use-diffusion model can describe office-based physician practices’ use-pattern of EHR capabilities, and the characteristics that differentiate the groups. Solo and specialty practices may lag in their readiness to meet the Stage 1 meaningful use objectives, both in the variety of capabilities and the frequency of use to qualify for incentive payments. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - August 7, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Patterns and trends in outpatient diagnostic imaging studies of the Brazilian public healthcare system, 2002-2014
ConclusionsThe use of diagnostic imaging in SUS-Brazil greatly increased since 2002, but was still much lower than in developed countries, mainly for advanced imaging modalities. Nevertheless, the steep growth in CT use in Brazil raises concerns regarding its potential radiation-related risks, mainly among children. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 19, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Good Practices Systematization for Medical Equipment Development and Certification Process: a Brazilian case study
Publication date: Available online 16 July 2019Source: Health Policy and TechnologyAuthor(s): Kelly C. Lobato, Ana Paula Almeida, Rodrigo M. Almeida, Janaína M. Costa, Carlos H. Mello (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 17, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Survey on the willingness to pay for tele-health consultation
ConclusionTo gather basic information concerning the economic value of the tele-health consultation system, we clarified the appropriate WTP fee and the factors leading to a higher WTP fee. In future research, we will conduct follow-up research and consider adding more information concerning the advantages and limitations of implementing remote health consulting to build a clearer scenario. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 16, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The Need to Address Legal Ambiguity on Conceiving Saviour Siblings in Malaysia
Publication date: Available online 9 July 2019Source: Health Policy and TechnologyAuthor(s): Chee Ying Kuek, Sharon Kaur Gurmukh Singh, Pek San TayAbstractConceiving a saviour sibling can be a vital treatment option for a child suffering from a haematological condition. However, the legality of this option may be called into question in countries where there is no clear law or policy regarding the use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis with HLA typing (PGD-HLA typing) or HLA typing alone for this purpose. In Malaysia for instance, there is no legislative framework governing the use of assisted reproductive technology and...
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 10, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Social media use is associated with sleep duration and disturbance among adolescents in Bangladesh
Publication date: Available online 6 June 2019Source: Health Policy and TechnologyAuthor(s): Asaduzzaman Khan, Riaz Uddin, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - June 7, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
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Publication date: June 2019Source: Health Policy and Technology, Volume 8, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - June 6, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Assessing Electronic Personal Health Information Use: An Update on Progress Toward Healthy People 2020 Objectives
Conclusions: Targets set forth in HP2020 were exceeded for these health information technology objectives. Though an increase in adoption of these tools was seen across all sociodemographic categories, disparities persist and have even widened for certain groups. As efforts move forward to set targets for HP2030, the persistence of the digital divide amongst these groups should be considered. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - May 31, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
